A vast number of coastal cities in the U.S. would be submerged in water if sea levels rise 10 feet, according to a map by ...

A strong, 6.7-magnitude earthquake struck in the North Pacific Ocean on Friday, according to the United States Geological Survey. The temblor happened at 11:44 a.m. Japan time about 71 miles northeast ...

Oxygen began entering Earth's oceans around 2.32 billion years ago, and shallow seas followed within a few million years.

A thick layer of more than 12 miles of rock may explain why Bermuda seems to float above the surrounding ocean.

The tiny pantheon known as the Asgard archaea bear traits that hint at how plants, animals and fungi emerged on Earth.

Under the surface of the ocean, "constellations" of towering subsea mountains dot the Earth – and they are teeming with ...

Scientists fear warming is driving a collapse in the ocean currents that shape climate far and wide. The ice-choked waters ...

Scientists trace ancient deep-sea changes in the Southern Ocean to explain how rising CO₂ helped warm Earth after the last ...

If you want new furnishing for your house, you’d better know every answer to the Decor Treasure Hunt quests for World of ...

Vanguard, a new subsea human habitat, will immerse researchers for weeks, allowing them to observe the ocean’s complexity and ...

The uniquely vulnerable West Antarctic Ice Sheet holds enough water to raise global sea levels by 5 meters. But when that ...

The entrance pavilion with its ornate stonework and terracotta roof serves as a portal between everyday Pittsburgh and the lush microcosms waiting inside. It’s the botanical equivalent of the wardrobe ...